14-Year-Old Among 116 Arrested in Singapore's Anti-Drug Operation

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) concluded an extensive island-wide anti-drug operation from January 6 to 16, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 116 suspected drug offenders. The operation covered areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Geylang, Tampines, and more. Authorities seized a staggering 2.9kg of heroin, 1.2kg of methamphetamine (‘Ice’), 643g of ketamine, 262g of ‘Ecstasy,’ 218g of cannabis, 419 Erimin-5 tablets, and other narcotics, with an estimated street value exceeding SGD550,000. Among the arrested individuals were students as young as 14 years old.

Significant Arrests and Seizures

Bukit Batok Raid: 18-Year-Old Student Arrested
On January 7, CNB officers raided a residence at Bukit Batok Street 52. After the 18-year-old suspect ignored officers’ orders to open the door, they forced entry and arrested him. Before his arrest, the suspect was seen throwing a packet containing about 500g of ketamine out of the kitchen window. In a related follow-up operation, a 34-year-old man was arrested near Segar Road. Searches of his residence, car, and surroundings uncovered an additional 243g of ketamine and 97g of ‘Ecstasy.’

Circuit Road Raid: Heroin and Cash Seized
On January 14, a 60-year-old man was arrested during a raid at Circuit Road. Officers recovered 536g of heroin and SGD40,466.20 in cash.

Photo-1 (CNB): Drugs and cash seized from a CNB raid on a residential unit in the vicinity of Circuit Road on 14 January 2025.

Geylang Raid: Large Drug Haul
On January 15, CNB raided a hotel at Geylang Lorong 4, arresting four individuals, including a stateless 43-year-old man and three Singaporeans. The search yielded 2,047g of heroin, 1,081g of ‘Ice,’ 158g of cannabis, 339 Erimin-5 tablets, and SGD21,446.40 in cash. A karambit knife was discovered within the unit, while other offensive weapons were later found in the 43-year-old suspect’s car, alongside additional drugs. Follow-up operations in Balestier Road and Lengkok Bahru led to the arrests of two more Singaporean men with smaller quantities of narcotics.

Photo-2 (CNB): Drugs seized by CNB in an operation conducted on 15 January 2025 in the vicinity of Geylang Lorong 4.

Photo-3 (CNB): Weapons seized by CNB in an operation conducted on 15 January 2025 in the vicinity of Geylang Lorong 4.

Community Impact and Ongoing Investigations

The scale of the operation underscores CNB’s relentless commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse. Investigations into all 116 suspects are ongoing, and the seized weapons are being examined by the police.

Authorities continue to emphasize the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking, especially with younger individuals becoming increasingly involved. They urge the public to report any suspected drug-related activities to help ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

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